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Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault!

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Exterior
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Property grounds
Property grounds
4 secluded acres for you to enjoy

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Quinault, WA
  • Place, Big Spruce Trailhead
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Quinault
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Quinault Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Living Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault!

The Elk House is the Quinault Rain Forest's best kept secret and we are back in business! This 2 bedroom, 2 bath open-concept home was built in 2006 and sits on 4 acres of private land for you to enjoy and explore. It's hard to decide where the yard ends and nature begins. Barbeque on the 280 sq. ft. covered porch and watch for Roosevelt Elk that often graze in the front field, sometimes as close as 30 feet from the house! Get cozy next to the gas fireplace under 17 foot vaulted ceilings and watch for bald eagle, black-tail deer and great blue heron--regular visitors of the property. Enjoy the outdoor fire pit area and stargaze on clear summer nights. Explore nearby Zeigler Creek, picnic under a giant Maple tree and take leisurely walks around the property. The Elk House property is tranquility at it's best!

If you want to venture out, drive, bike or walk the South Shore Road and discover nearby hiking trails, explore the World's Largest Spruce Tree, visit the famous glacier-fed Lake Quinault, or jump in your car or take a guided tour of the 31 mile loop drive into the Olympic National Park to see spectacular waterfalls, giant evergreen trees and wildlife. Whether you are here to experience outdoor recreation or just get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, the Elk House is the perfect place for you to rest and rejuvenate.

While staying at the Elk House you will enjoy all the comforts of home. A fully functional kitchen with double convection oven and gas cook top, full-size built-in microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator allows you to enjoy family dining in a private and pristine setting. The open-concept kitchen/dining room/living room creates a family atmosphere that can't be beat! Take refuge in the 350 sq. ft. open loft with a large picture window or in the private suite on the main floor.

The Elk House was built with the outdoor enthusiast and family in mind. Everywhere you look, nature abounds. Make your next memory in Lake Quinault at the Elk House!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Family centered atmosphere inside and out
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is strictly prohibited
Booking must be made 48 or more hours in advance

Important information

You need to know

Property # 467161vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Quinault

Located in Quinault, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Quinault, WA

What's nearby

  • Big Spruce Trailhead - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Lake Quinault - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Lake Quinault Museum - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Quinault Rain Forest Nature Trail - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Kalaloch Public Beach - 49 min drive - 70.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Quinault Internet Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dino's Pizza & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Salmon House - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Quinault Mercantile - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault!?

As of 16 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault! on 1 October 2026 start from NZ$1,055, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to the Elk House! 4 Private Acres/Close to Hiking and Lake Quinault! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Olympic National Forest and Big Spruce Trailhead. Wrights Canyon Trailhead and Lake Quinault are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and comfortable, and had everything we needed. Very private with amazing views of the surrounding area. The porch was great to relax and view the area. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location and home - equipped with everything needed to enjoy yourself
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

linda n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the home and the the property!Perfect for a family get together or a group gathering.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Venkata Manikanta Monic K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The venu was in a great location

Its a very good stay with good views
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you for taking the time to let us know you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!!

Wonderful stay. Quiet location. Enjoyed the elk in the evening and the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you for taking the time to let us know you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Temoc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and tranquil property in the Quinault glacial valley. Space to unwind and explore the local rainforest trails, waterfalls and lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot to get away

Our family had a great experience here. The location was great and the home was cozy and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you for taking the time to let us know you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place to stay.

We enjoyed views from the porch and the nice fire pit. Everything went really well.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you for taking the time to let us know you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet place. Beautiful home. Private yard with surrounding mountain view. Great kitchen. Close to Quinault Lodge and hiking trails. Thank you for sharing this special gem in the rainforest.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maya D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tranquil and cozy place in a wonderful location, just off the beautiful Lake Quinault.We felt welcome and privileged to stay here.Our toddler grandson was fascinated by the kids books and toys he found.Many thanks to our hosts for being so thoughtful in every detail and for this opportunity!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hiking in the olympics

+++++.great setting and location for a quiet forest stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 stars

Great visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location

Beautiful home with plenty of space. Close to the park, lake, and lodge. So convenient. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you for taking the time to let us know you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful getaway

Wonderful stay with excellent amenities; it was a real treat to be on the property and so close to Lake Quinault. I would have liked the online listing to have included the large chore list (ie starting laundry, stripping the beds of linens, taking out the trash) that needed to be done on the day of departure.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you for taking the time to let us know you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The home was in a beautiful setting, was very clean, and had comfortable beds. We enjoyed our stay. Our one minor issue was not getting a response from the owner about a question, but ultimately our concern was minor and didn’t impact our trip (we wated to watch Sunday Night Football and the remote wasn’t working). We got to see som elk, and, again, the setting really is beautiful. So quiet and serene. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is spacious and well appointed. The highlight was the Elks arriving at dusk to feed. There were close to 30! The Lake Quinalt area is quiet and not overrun with people.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded house with a view

We loved all the hikes that are within 10 minutes from the house in Olympic National Forest. There were a few kid toys for the littles and the kitchen was well equipped. The view of the mountains was lovely and we were visited by black tail deer and an elk herd.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to review u to our stay! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Please come visit us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location and home!

Gorgeous secluded home. Clean and homey. Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kath C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect cabin!

A lovely cabin. Superb location. Very clean. Lovely area. Really nice open lounge / dining / kitchen. Just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you for taking the time to let us know you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing, family friendly house

Fantastic house. Plenty of space. Elk in the backyard. Great location in quinault. Well stocked with all necessities. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beyond Expectations

Beautiful stay. Pictures do not do it justice. We loved the property and home and wish we could have stayed one more night. Didnt see any Elk, but that was fine, because we just enjoyed the comfort of the home.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you for taking the time to let us know you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Home

Even nicer than it looked online. Very private, large yard. Very comfortable for two couples. It would have been nice to have tables or luggage racks in the loft, since we only stayed a few days, we didn't want to unpack, even though there is lots of closet space. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

This is priceless

We had the best time enjoying the most stunning property, ton inside and out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful peaceful stay

Picturesque well maintained property in a quiet location with a lot to do around. We loved coming back and relaxing after hiking around the area- which has a lot of options which are all uncrowded and lovely. Was perfect for our family of 5. Internet service was plenty fast even for streaming. No cell signal on Verizon but you can drive 2 miles down the road if you need it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful retreat

We really enjoyed the incredible views and comfortable space at the Elk House! Wish we would have gotten to see some elk but loved the yard nonetheless. Very quick access to the Quinalt area activities. Ample kitchen space and comfortable beds. The home needs smoke detectors installed and could use some blinds upstairs, but otherwise we have no complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you for the feedback. New smoke detectors have been installed.

About the host

Hosted by Mike and Hollie Nelson (Owners)

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Mike was born in Alaska and spent most of his childhood exploring the outdoors and spending time with his family and friends. He moved to Washington in 1996 and has lived in the Grays Harbor area ever since where he currently works in the road maintenance and construction business and for a local school district.

Hollie was born and raised in Lake Quinault, graduated from Washington State University and married Mike in 2001.She taught for 12 years as a school teacher and now works as an Early Childhood Coordinator for a local school district

Originally, Mike and Hollie designed the Elk House for a family of three with their daughter's special medical needs in mind. However, the family simply outgrew the indoor living space as their family increased in size. The Nelsons now have 4 daughters and a son ages 12, 7, 6 and 5 year-old twins. The Nelsons also provide foster care for children in need and have a licensed foster home in the area.

The Nelson's are active in their children's school, church and community. They have a passion for serving others and feel privileged to share the home they have made so many memories in, with others. We hope you enjoy your stay at the Elk House!

Why they chose this property

Mike and Hollie built the Elk House in 2006. The surroundings were perfect as the property borders the land that she grew up on as a child. Ziegler Creek, that borders the property was the creek she played in as a child during the summer months. The surrounding fields are where she spent most of her spare time riding horses, quads, hunting, fishing and hiking. Owning the Elk House Property, adjacent to where she made her childhood memories, was a dream come true for both Mike and Hollie. It has been such a blessing to make similar memories with our children and to know that others will do the same.

What makes this property unique

When the house was built in 2006, we were amazed at the amount of wildlife in our 'front yard.' When local salmon are spawning, bald eagle sightings are a daily occurrence. Great Blue Heron spend ample time at Zeigler Creek and it's soul soothing to hear the sounds of birds singing on a spring or summer morning while you drink a cup of coffee on the covered front porch. An occasional sighting of Black-tail deer and coyote, and the rare, but majestic passing-through of a bobcat or black bear remind us that we are in the heart of the Quinault Rain Forest.

All of the local wildlife are are fascinating to watch from the large and expansive windows in the home! However, our most frequent visitors are the famous Roosevelt Elk. When we thought about what we should name our home as a vacation rental, Mike asked, 'What's the first thing you think about when you think of this home and our property?' The answers was clear---Roosevelt Elk. And so, our home suddenly had a name--The Elk House. Herds as large as 50 elk graze comfortably on the property on a regular basis. The only boundary they seem to sense is a 20 foot perimeter around the house. Needless to say, we get the most amazing view on earth when they visit! You may hear elk bugling back and forth, witness the bulls 'fighting', Cows (female elk) nursing their calves, and enjoy the entire herd grazing and even playing right in front of your eyes. There are very few opportunities to view this magnificent animal so up close and personal in a home setting. Don't forget to bring your camera!

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